Description
Honey roasted chickpeas with ginger elevate simple legumes into a crunchy, sweet-spicy snack perfect for healthy nibbling. Ginger and honey combine for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired treat you can savor as a protein-packed appetizer or satisfying afternoon bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps honey
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting conditions.
- Chickpea Preparation: Drain and thoroughly pat dry chickpeas, eliminating excess moisture and loose skins to guarantee maximum crispiness.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk olive oil, honey, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper into a harmonious marinade that will envelop the chickpeas with a vibrant, aromatic coating.
- Seasoning and Coating: Spread chickpeas across the prepared baking sheet, then lavishly drench with the honey-ginger mixture, ensuring each legume is comprehensively and evenly seasoned.
- Roasting Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, intermittently rotating the pan to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove from oven and allow chickpeas to cool completely, enabling the glaze to solidify and intensifying their crunchy texture and nuanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Dry Chickpeas Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture completely using a clean kitchen towel to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy results.
- Perfect Seasoning Technique: Massage marinade gently to ensure even coating, preventing clumping and creating uniform flavor distribution across every chickpea.
- Rotation is Key: Midway through roasting, turn the pan to achieve consistent golden-brown color and prevent uneven cooking or burning.
- Cooling Matters: Allow chickpeas to cool completely after roasting, which transforms their texture and helps the glaze set for a satisfying crunch and enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 202 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg